Jiu Jitsu Blog
Does BJJ Actually Teach Respect?
If you ask an average person about the benefits of Jiu Jitsu or martial arts in general, you’ll probably hear the notion of ‘learning respect’...
Common Injuries In Jiu Jitsu
You already know that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a contact combat sport. Given that fact, injuries in BJJ are an inevitability. But what injuries are...
Cannabis in BJJ
Perhaps you noticed the slightly reddened eyes or hint of weed smoke on your training partner’s BJJ Gi. Maybe it’s the dispensary sponsorship of your...
How To Enjoy The Holidays And Keep BJJ Momentum
The Holidays are upon us this year, and that means more eating and probably fewer days of training Jiu Jitsu. Whichever Holidays you celebrate during...
How to Prepare For Your First IBJJF Tournament
Whether you are new to BJJ or a long time jiu-jitero or jiu-jitera, you have certainly heard of the IBJJF. When it comes to traditional...
Weight Cutting For BJJ
Disclaimer: weight cutting can be dangerous and should only be performed under medical supervision. This article is not intended to provide medical advice. Always consult...
The Top 5 Reasons BJJ Is So Hard
It’s no secret that training BJJ is a difficult task. Few who start BJJ will reach their first belt rank, and even fewer make it...
4 Fight Ending Bullfighter (Torreando) Passing Sequences!
An aggressive top game based on passing and submissions is a nightmare for many opponents. In Justin Rader’s “Passing Formula”, you will learn a series...
High Percentage Kneebars
It’s no secret that leg locks are now ‘in’ across the BJJ world. Once despised as cheap, almost dirty techniques used by those without BJJ...
How Many Days Per Week Should You Train BJJ?
Training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for the long term is a major commitment. Regardless of how often you train, you will have to sacrifice some other...
Cauliflower Ears In Jiu Jitsu
If you have any experience in BJJ, wrestling, or MMA, you’ve probably seen the gnarled ears of a seasoned grappler. In fact, there is a...
How to Avoid Quitting BJJ
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is growing in popularity across the globe. However, turnover remains high amongst BJJ students, particularly at the lower belt ranks. In fact,...